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In this episode, Sam Morril and Mark Normand discuss internet clickbait surrounding comedian relationship dramas and podcast rumors, before diving into a sprawling conversation about their recent stand-up gigs, travel disasters, and new material. They share absurd travel anecdotes from trips to Greece and Tampa, including an unfortunate private gig in Corfu and a medical emergency at a comedy club. The hosts also workshop new joke premises, critique each other's material, and debate the realities of comedy writing and the male ego.
Hosts kick off the episode, teasing the Bobby Lee special and discussing internet speculation about its release.
A comedic back‑and‑forth about jokes involving little people, exploring the fine line between humor and offense.
Mark and Sam riff on comedian Segura’s divorce, the media frenzy, and how personal news fuels podcast buzz.
The duo debate the impact of changing words like “homeless” to “unhoused” and discuss broader issues of political correctness in comedy.
They recall Mulaney’s bit on small‑person jokes, reflecting on how comedy evolves and the influence of past comics.
Sam shares tales from Greece, Paris, and Florida, while Mark recounts a chaotic show in Tampa and a near‑miss with a seizure.
Mark recounts his first open‑mic nights, the people who inspired him, and the challenges of stepping onto a stage.
Both hosts candidly discuss panic attacks, edibles, alcohol habits, and the toll of substance use on their careers.
The episode wraps with a toast, reflections on the podcast’s journey, and a final comedic note before signing off.
The duo shares stories about panic attacks, experiences with weed, and how these moments shaped their perspectives.
The hosts open the episode with a brief introduction and a short advertisement for the show.
The hosts critique Virginia politicians Rob Whitman and Shannon Taylor, discussing their stances on Medicaid and taxes.
Internet Drama and Clickbait Headlinesinsight
The hosts discuss how the internet distorts casual podcast remarks into dramatic headlines, comparing the phenomenon to tabloid bait and wrestling fans on Reddit.
Disastrous Private Gig in Greecestory
Sam Morril recounts a disastrous private gig he played in Corfu, Greece, where the audience sat in stony silence during his pedophile and political jokes.
Stolen Watch Found in Cribstory
Mark Normand recounts calling the front desk in a rage over a missing luxury watch, only to discover his eighteen-month-old son hid it under the crib mattress.
Baltimore Hotel Panic Attackstory
Sam Morril shares his terrifying experience of having a severe panic attack on a hotel room floor in Baltimore after taking an edible.
Audience Seizure During Showstory
Mark Normand describes a show in Tampa where a patron suddenly had a seizure mid-performance, forcing the club owner to handle the medical emergency.
Lesbian Joke Premise Workshoppingstrategy
Mark Normand pitches a new joke about why the word lesbian exists if gay already means happy, only to be told Jim Jefferies already did it.
The Economics of Having Kidsinsight
Mark Normand and Sam Morril workshop a new bit about why poor people have more children, noting that making a kid is entirely free of charge.
“The internet's going crazy about the Bobby Lee episode.”
“But, well, it's gonna come out when it comes out. Don't you worry.”
“I think little people's weird.”
“We want a bodega, yeah, it's good for the gym, good for your hangovers, all that shit, so.”
“I was gonna raise a glass to, I don't know if we mentioned it on the other ones, Mark's having another baby. Mark and May are pregnant.”
“Every single person. Maybe that could be a bit.”
No guest this week, just classic Mark and Sam. The guys catch up on Mark’s baby news, getting older, relationships, drinking, politics, gay bars, and the strange places their minds go when there’s nobody else in the room. They get into life on the road, questionable social etiquette, the differences between the right and left, and plenty of stories, tangents, and riffs along the way. It’s a good old-fashioned solo episode with Mark and Sam doing what they do best. Sponsored by: Take an additional $50 off Litter-Robot bundles with code WMBD https://www.whisker.com/WMBD Get simple, online access to personalized, affordable care with Hims https://www.hims.com/drunk Subscribe to We Might Be Drunk: https://bit.ly/SubscribeToWMBD Merch: https://wemightbedrunkpod.com/ Clips Channel: https://bit.ly/WMBDClips Sam Morril: https://punchup.live/sammorril/tickets Mark Normand: https://punchup.live/marknormand/tickets Produced by Gotham Production Studios: https://www.gothamproductionstudios.com @GothamProductionStudios | Producer: https://www.instagram.com/mrmatthewpeters #WeMightBeDrunk #MarkNormand #SamMorril #LitterRobot #Hims #ComedyPodcast #StandUpComedy #BodegaCatWhiskey0:00 Podcast drama and changing language 10:53 Comedy comparisons and bombing in Greece 20:02 Tampa shows, dolphins, and missing watch 31:18 Mark's college panic attack and open-mic start 35:14 Sponsor messages 37:56 Chris Fontana's Popeyes joke and comedy mentors 42:59 Weed anxiety, LeBron rumors, and internet comedy 52:30 Working on new stand-up material 1:08:46 More joke workshop: kids, money, and abortion 1:22:51 Tour dates, Bodega Cat plans, and baby news Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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